Holiday travelers less concerned about hotel prices

Americans traveling for this year’s holiday season are increasingly tech-savvy, and many will leverage loyalty to cut down on costs, according to PwC’s Holiday Outlook 2024.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 4, 2024

Hilton says ‘travel maximizing’ will be 2025’s leading trend

Next year’s trends include “slow travel,” digital detoxes, sports tourism, sober-curious trips and more as hotel guests seek “high-impact” experiences.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 1, 2024

Western US mountain properties see stronger fall and winter bookings: DestiMetrics

Properties across Colorado, Utah, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho reported a stable summer, a trend expected to lead into a prosperous end of year.

By Michele Laufik • Sept. 26, 2024

Growth of travel prices slows amid cooling inflation

Lodging prices in August, however, were up 2% month on month, according to the U.S. Travel Association's Travel Price Index.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 16, 2024

US Open boosts NYC events volume, hotel rates

Though Las Vegas remained the top market for year-on-year events growth in August, sports events gave New York a “substantial” lift, per Knowland.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 11, 2024

Hyatt brand leader talks all-inclusive strategy, global travel trends

Melanie Benozich shares how Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has evolved, the brand’s growth trajectory and where opportunity lies to meet changing traveler demands.

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 9, 2024

Despite impact of wildfires, Maui leads US for average daily rates: report

While its hotel performance has declined year over year, the Hawaiian island still commands higher room rates than any other major destination in the country, according to STR.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 6, 2024

Guest satisfaction up at hotels run by third-party management: J.D. Power

Davidson Hospitality Group had the highest satisfaction scores of other large hospitality management companies, whose hotels are outperforming independently operated ones.

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 4, 2024

US led record global hotel pipeline in Q2 with most projects: report

The U.S. beat China with a record 6,095 hotel pipeline projects, and upper-tier chain scales “dominated” in the second quarter of 2024, according to Lodging Econometrics.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 23, 2024

‘Lifestyle wars’ ramp up as hotel brands compete in crowded segment

With its acquisition of Standard International, Hyatt continues to grow its lifestyle portfolio, but the company will have to fight competitors for resources in the saturated space.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 22, 2024

CBRE reduces 2024 RevPAR forecast, notes challenges ahead for hotels

Election-related events and international travel will buoy near-term RevPAR growth, but economic headwinds could pose risks for U.S. hotels.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 19, 2024

Choice Hotels taps creative, digital agencies for ‘next level’ marketing play

Along with new partners Dentsu X and 72andSunny, Choice sets up strategy for the remainder of 2024 and plots a 2025 campaign, in addition to loyalty enhancements.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 14, 2024

Top trends driving US hotel investment in 2024

Supply growth, travel demand and changes to the lending environment will guide hotel performance and investor appetite this year, according to a report from JLL.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 13, 2024

Middle-income travelers opting for shorter hotel stays, budget options: report

When it comes to travel spending, middle-income consumers are behaving more like low-income ones — though they’re still traveling nearly as much as their higher-income counterparts, according to Morning Consult.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 13, 2024

Upper-tier hotel segments to see highest RevPAR growth in 2024-25: report

STR and Tourism Economics maintain their hotel performance growth outlooks for each year and say changing traveler behavior will benefit higher tiers.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 12, 2024

Hospitality trends that drove RevPAR gains, pipeline growth in Q2

Heightened group travel boosted revenues for several hotel companies, while conversions and extended stay remained top of mind for developers.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 9, 2024

My Place Hotels CEO talks evolution of extended stay, breaking the mold

With a long family history in hospitality, Ryan Rivett shares his outlook on the “desirable” extended stay segment and his strategy for My Place as it celebrates 10 years of franchising.

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 5, 2024

Luxury, group travel in Las Vegas drove Q2 gains for MGM

The resort operator said room rates on the books in Sin City are higher for the third quarter as well, but Formula 1 in Q4 is “off to a soft start.”

By Jenna Walters • Aug. 1, 2024

Hyatt partners with Under Canvas in luxury outdoor loyalty play

World of Hyatt members gain access to the upscale hospitality provider's 13 outdoor resorts as Hyatt bolsters its luxury portfolio.

By Noelle Mateer • July 29, 2024

Valencia Hotel Group makes college town play with Texas acquisitions

The two boutique College Station deals come as more hotel players eye growth opportunities in “stable” university-supported markets across the U.S.

By Jenna Walters • July 24, 2024

Market Spotlight: Phoenix

Sports tourism and a flourishing manufacturing sector are driving hotel performance gains as well as investor and developer activity in the metro area.

By Jenna Walters • July 16, 2024

US lodging prices fell in June

Prices across economic sectors are easing, with travel costs leading the way, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s monthly Travel Price Index.

By Noelle Mateer • July 16, 2024

Hotel restaurants use storytelling, immersive experiences to draw repeat guests

Successful concepts center narratives, offer signature experiences and are well-attuned to changing customer tastes, experts say.

By Brian Martucci • July 15, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: The AI-powered system safely storing guest luggage

The recently launched HotelsHero stores guests’ baggage on-property without lockers or added costs for hoteliers.

By Jenna Walters • June 27, 2024

How a TikTok ban could impact hotel marketing efforts

Hospitality industry pros share what hotels stand to lose from a potential ban as well as alternative hotel marketing strategies to consider.

By Jenna Walters • June 18, 2024